Jon Moore, Alan Pill ( guitars),
Heath Lavery (violin), Dave Turner (bass).
Inspired by Reinhardt, Grapelli,
and The Quintet of the Hot Club de France,
they recreate the music of that era
and show how well more unusual material
responds to the same approach..
Playing with spontaneity and passion, they have carved their own musical niche.
With pianist -Andrzej Baranek, bassist-Frank Grime
and drummer Hugh Lawrence.
A welcome return for
one of our most accomplished jazz vocalists
and a brilliant trio of musical colleagues.
Dynamic swing, sultry bossa nova
and heartfelt ballads from the 30s, 40s and 50s.
Students of the local jazz scene
will need little introduction to
this popular ensemble whose repertoire compasses classics from New Orleans
and Chicago to the Swing era:
all dispensed with affection,humour and artistry .
‘Let the good times roll!’
A KJC debut for this remarkable violin virtuoso
who conjures a heady brew
Of gypsy and Latin rhythms,classical cadenzas
And Swing with a capital ‘S’.
Time-tempered standards plus originals.
Jazz Musician of the Year 2007
*PLEASE NOTE- £9 ADMISSION*
A relatively new, seven piece ensemble
featuring alumni from Leeds College of Music
and celebrating the legacy of Atlantic Records:
Cannonball and Nat Adderley,
Horace Silver, Bobby Timmons et al.
Swinging, instinctive and emotional jazz
that deserves a wider audience
*PLEASE NOTE- £10 ADMISSION*
Ray Johnson: Trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals.
Chris Farrow: Tenor Sax. Paul Carrol: Keyboard.
Hazel Hanley: Bass. Rob Nelson: Drums.
Chill Factor Jazz Quintet play their own arrangements of modern jazz standards
as well as a selection of more contemporary, lesser known compositions.
An eclectic mix to suit most tastes
with a smattering of vocals for good measure.
With a voice distilling genuine and captivating sophistication, glamour and elegance,
Debbie boasts an impressive performance CV
plus a repertoire of several hundred standard songs.
Simon is the acclaimed-TubbyHayes’ inspired-
tenor saxophonist:
‘dare-devil tempos...no-holds-barred intensity rhapsodic ballad playing’
BBC Jazz Awards’: ‘Rising Star’ 2007
A KJC ‘first’ for this top-drawer reeds’ man
steeped in the legacy of classic New Orleans,
Swing Era and early Be-Bop.
Trevor has worked with Scott Hamilton, Clare Teal and Chris Barber.
Expect to hear standards, blues
and some originals.
Also another chance to savour
the dazzling keyboard artistry of
Tom Kincaid (June 2009)
Plus:
Frank Grime (bass) and Ted Richards (drums).
A ‘Dream ticket’ return for two of our
most well-received 2009 attractions:
John’s effortless multi-reeds mastery
Is both lyrical and dynamic.
‘Spats’’ dizzying exploits on guitar and banjo
plus some authentic period vocals
lend credence to the soubriquet:
‘The Hottest Man in Town.’
Steve Andrews (tenor sax/clarinet),
Roy Cansdale (string bass),
Roly Veitch (acoustic guitar/vocals)
Intimate,stylish, jazz
from three KJC stalwarts
recreating (though not slavishly)
the small group, swing sounds
typical of the New York clubs
of the late 30s and 40s.
Manchester-based ‘Trumpet Man’, Ian
-the doyen of countless recordings and broadcasts-
Fronts a 6 piece ensemble dispensing the best of Dixieland through to Mainstream
:
Dave Mott (Hodges’ style sax)
and Frank Slater (ex- Syd Lawrence trombone),
Plus backing trio fronted
by KJC favourite, Tim Belford.
'Magnifique entertainment' for Bastille Day!
Local hero, Les returns
with a hand picked ensemble featuring
some of the region’s finest including
Dave Lee (reeds)
Teagarden-style trombonist Matthew Woodhouse and Kendal-based pianist Pete Major.
Accessible top-tapping jazz packaged with
elan, drive and good humour for the Season!
